Rewind: It’s a GIRL!

A few weeks ago, my doctor called and told me what my mama intuition already knew – we are expecting a baby girl! I took the call and then surprised Brett by putting letters on a board that said “I am going to have a baby sister! Yay!” and having Morgan hold it up for him. Brett and…

Rewind: Beach Bump

19 weeks pregnant with Kylie Brett Houchen in Gulf Shores, Alabama…

Rewind: 7 Weeks Pregnant

Today is Saturday, May 6, and I am 7 weeks pregnant with whom I believe is our little GAL! It seems like the first trimester drags on because because I have been experiencing all the symptoms yet I have no bump to show for it yet! We also haven’t told anyone yet, so the anticipation of letting our…

Kylie’s Fresh 48

I am so excited to share both Kylie’s birth story as well as the moments that make up her “fresh 48!” On Wednesday the 13th, Brett and I headed to my 38 week appointment. Brett had been telling me for a whle now how he was guessing Kylie would join the world on the 13th. I…

Hey Fall!

Usually I find myself at the end of summer wishing it wouldn’t end quite yet, but this year I was ready for fall weather to be here! I think it was because this summer was so HOT that I was tired of being stuck inside with a very outdoors-loving toddler – we both wanted to be spending…

Summer Night at the Fair

Growing up, my family attended the Missouri State Fair nearly every year. I LOVE going. Walking through the tunnel to enter the fair is probably one of my favorite memories of childhood because of what was on the other side. Brett and I decided to leave right after work last night to meet up with my family for Morgan&#8217…